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How to Raise Hand in Zoom

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to raise and lower your hand during a Zoom meeting.

Quick summary

The Raise Hand feature in Zoom lets participants signal to the host that they want to speak without interrupting the meeting. You can activate it instantly through the Reactions menu in the bottom toolbar and lower it just as quickly when you're done.


Steps

  1. Navigate to the menu bar at the bottom of your screen, then click Reactions.
  2. Click Raise Hand from the Reactions panel.
  3. A hand icon will appear on your screen and on your video feed to signal your desire to speak.
  4. When finished, return to the menu bar and click Lower Hand to remove the signal.

📌 Why this matters

The Raise Hand feature in Zoom gives meeting participants a clear, non-disruptive way to request speaking time during live video calls. It is especially valuable in large webinars or team meetings where unmuting without permission can cause confusion. The hand icon appears visibly on the participant's video feed, making it easy for hosts to manage turn-taking and keep meetings structured. Knowing how to raise and lower your hand in Zoom helps every participant engage more effectively without interrupting the flow of the session.
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